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Autism Passport - what are your views on this system.

Grubby

Does anyone use this ? 

Easy load - this link only requires the insertion of an email address /  does not use authentication / direct access to the document / but is a sign up to autism anglia enews ( that can be deleted ofc )

Are there impressions of this passport?

https://mailchi.mp/autism-anglia/autism-passport

And Alert Card ?

https://www.autism-anglia.org.uk/alert-card?mc_cid=c92d563ebc&mc_eid=702b2211ee

Can these do what they set out to ?

Parents

  • I think they have a similar one here: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/resources/downloads/i-am-autistic

    It seems like a good idea in theory. I mostly get by without needing to disclose my autism, so I doubt I'll be using it often. I have occasionally been in situations, however, where it might have been useful, such as if I have a panic attack in public, or if I have sensory overload so intense I literally find the nearest corner to curl up in a ball for a bit, and I lose my ability to speak. It's really hard to try and explain myself in those instances, and can make things worse when people 'try to help' by talking to me and ask me if I'm ok, so being able to just show them a card might be helpful. But that all depends if my brain is functioning enough to remember I have the card in the first place, and where I put it! 

    I was only diagnosed a few months ago so I'm still learning what kind of adjustments I actually need. I think there has to be a degree of customisation involved, as I wouldn't want to be telling people things about my condition that don't apply. I guess there's nothing to say we can't create our own cards, although it might help if people start to recognise the logos etc. automatically, so they don't have to spend time reading and being confused. A bit like the sunflower lanyards, which seemed to work really well. We shouldn't be forced to carry one of course, but I do think it's a good idea, especially for those who struggle with speaking. 

  • in reply to NAS75625
    NAS75625 said:
    We shouldn't be forced to carry one of course

    I shortened my sunflower lanyard and attached it to keyring with my keys, in emergency I can always take it out inconspicuously by pretending I'm looking for something in my pockets. thus revealing it to the threatening person/persons

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